Edline E. Murungi

Edline E. Murungi has a diverse work experience in the legal field. In 2014, they worked as a Legal Intern at Avocats Sans Frontières. In 2016, they joined MMAKS Advocates as a Legal Trainee, where they gained experience in commercial and corporate law, tax practice, and litigation. In 2018, they worked as a Transactional Law Fellow at PILnet, focusing on creative lawyering and using private practice skills to solve legal problems for the public interest. Since 2016, they have been associated with Bowmans (Law Firm), initially as a Candidate Attorney and later as an Associate. Edline E. 'srole as an Associate involved various aspects of corporate and commercial practice, with a focus on banking and finance, tax advisory, and impact investment. Currently, they are working as a Legal Counsel at Yellow Card App. A summary of their areas of expertise includes private equity and debt funds, impact investment, social enterprises, and alternative structures in finance.

Edline E. Murungi began their education at Mt. St. Mary's College Namagunga from 2005 to 2010, where they obtained their UACE, A'level degree with a focus on Literature, Economics, and History. Edline E. then pursued a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Hons degree at Makerere University from 2011 to 2015.

After completing their undergraduate studies, Edline enrolled at Law Development Centre in 2015 and completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice in 2016, deepening their understanding of law.

Eager to expand their knowledge in international law, Edline attended Harvard Law School from 2017 to 2018, where they pursued a Master of Laws (LL.M) degree with a concentration in International Finance and Banking, as well as Cross Border Transactions and International Investment Law.

In 2018, they continued their educational journey at Fordham University School of Law as an International Visiting Researcher & Scholar. Edline E. focused on Transactions, Policy, and Regulation of Capital Stacks in Impact Investment in Africa, further honing their expertise in this specialized field.

In addition to their formal education, Edline E. Murungi also obtained a Diploma in International Arbitration from the Africa Arbitration Academy in October 2021. Edline E. is also qualified to practice law in Uganda, as certified by The Uganda Law Council, although the specific month and year of this certification are not provided.

Overall, Edline E. Murungi has a strong academic background in law, with a particular emphasis on international finance, banking, cross border transactions, and impact investment in Africa.